Hayward SharkVac XL
#35 in CordedFull review
A full-coverage Hayward for in-ground pools up to 20 x 40 ft, including beach-entry pools.
Leslie's $1,599 Walmart $1,599$1,599
The Hayward SharkVac XL is the better robotic pool cleaner overall, rated 2.9 to 2.4. The Hayward SharkVac XL leads on cleaning. The Hayward SharkVac wins on value. The Hayward SharkVac costs $400 less ($1,199 vs $1,599).
Hayward SharkVac
#42 in CordedFull review
Hayward’s floor-only robot, for in-ground pools where walls are kept clean another way.
Leslie's $1,199 Walmart $1,199 ePoolSupply $1,199$1,199
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hayward SharkVac XL for cleaning (Floor, walls and waterline vs Floor only).
- Choose the Hayward SharkVac for value ($1,199 vs $1,599).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every corded robotic pool cleaner; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hayward SharkVac XL | Hayward SharkVac |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 19 $1,599 | 32 $1,199 |
| Cleaning 25% | 85 Floor, walls and waterline | 20 Floor only |
| Navigation 15% | 50 Smart steering | 50 Smart steering |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Pool size 10% | 56 pools up to 800 sq ft | 56 pools up to 800 sq ft |
| Features 10% | 0 0 of 2; no app control, caddy | 0 0 of 2; no app control, caddy |
Specifications
| Hayward SharkVac XL | Hayward SharkVac | |
|---|---|---|
| Pool | ||
| Pool size (rated) | Up to 800 sq ft (74 m²), 40 ft long | Up to 800 sq ft (74 m²), 40 ft long |
| Pool types | In-ground | In-ground |
| Surfaces | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble, tile | Gunite, vinyl, fiberglass, pebble, tile |
| Cleaning | ||
| Cleans | Floor, walls and waterline | Floor only |
| Surface skimming | No | No |
| Filter | Top-access filter with two fine-porosity elements | Top-access filter with two fine-porosity elements |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded, 55 ft cable | Corded, 55 ft cable |
| Run time | Longest cycle 3 h | Longest cycle 2 h |
| Navigation & app | ||
| Navigation | Smart steering | Smart steering |
| App | No | No |
| Caddy included | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) | 21.5 lb (9.8 kg) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |